Listeria alert 08.28.2013 By Erica Shaffer Circling the wagons to address the threat posed by Listeria.Read More
USDA approves inspection of second horse-slaughter plant 07.03.2013 By Erica Shaffer Animal-rights groups file a lawsuit to stop plant opening in New Mexico.Read More
Review panel details beef recall at XL Foods 06.06.2013 By Erica Shaffer Report depicts casual attitude toward food safety before the recall, confusion afterward.Read More
Industry reacts to USDA’s final rule for COOL 05.23.2013 By Erica Shaffer Industry groups are quick to voice disappointment and concern.Read More
FSIS does not deter repeat FMIA violators: OIG 05.16.2013 By Erica Shaffer Inspector General report faults agency for inadequate enforcement.Read More
Smithfield moves to phase out ractopamine use 05.15.2013 By Erica Shaffer More than 50 percent of company’s operations will be ractopamine-free.Read More
MAP mindsets 03.26.2013 By Erica Shaffer Consumer research provides glimpse of how packaging technology is perceived.Read More
Irish processor withheld horse meat discovery 03.19.2013 By Erica Shaffer A new report documents the horse meat scandal and investigation efforts.Read More
Merrigan resigns post at USDA 03.15.2013 By Erica Shaffer Organic-food expert spent four years in No. 2 jobRead More